About Us
Humanrace was founded in 2020 by Pharrell Williams with a mission to revolutionize being well through innovative and thoughtfully designed products that transform daily routines into rituals.
“Humanrace doesn't differentiate by race or gender. We're creating for humans; we are all born in the same skin.” — Pharrell Williams
At Humanrace, we craft essential tools for living well and caring for body, mind, and spirit with intention. Rooted in a philosophy of collective well-being, we know that taking better care of ourselves enables us to take better care of each other.
Skincare & Bodycare
At Humanrace, we believe in skincare with intention. We create clean, effective products designed for all humans, grounded in purpose and backed by science. Our dermatologist-tested formulas are made with high-performing clinical and natural ingredients—always clean, always safe for all skin types.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency and quality. Our products are cruelty-free and made without the 1,300 ingredients banned by the European Union. As a rule, we exclude parabens, essential oils, mineral oils, and silicones; and never use rocks, nuts, seeds, or plastic particles—minimizing the risk of micro tears and protecting skin health.
Our Ethics
Creating tools for living well means constantly improving how we make them. We are dedicated to the pursuit of higher quality and greater sustainability in all that we do—challenging industry standards at every step and prioritizing integrity throughout our process.
Our customers’ trust means everything to us and we know that transparency matters. That’s why we openly share how our materials are sourced and how our products are made. We are proud of what we’ve achieved and motivated by the awareness that there will always be areas where we can push further.
Our Design Philosophy
At Humanrace, we connect product to practice, aware that the objects we live with shape the way we move through the world.
Rooted in industrial design, our process is guided by material innovation and meticulous development. We design through the lens of quality, detail, and craft, creating objects that reflect how you want to live.
We work closely with our partners to refine every detail, ensuring durability, sustainability, and function. Every choice we make is meant to elevate function, reduce friction, and add lasting value. Our goal is to create tools that support your rhythm and earn their place in your routine.
Our Chief Dermatologist
Dr. Elena Jones, MD, is a native New Yorker, board-certified Dermatologist, mother, and long-time friend and dermatologist of Pharrell. She has her own practice in NYC, where she supports her patients in their skin health journey and in embracing their skin and individuality.
Dr. Elena went to Georgetown School of Medicine. She completed Pediatrics Residency at New York University/Bellevue Hospital and Dermatology Residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Utilizing industry-leading research and knowledge from her own practice, Dr. Elena advises, consults, and supports in the development of all Humanrace formulations from the inception to the final product.
Get to know Dr. Elena in her own words—read the full interview here.
Sustainability & Packaging
We are dedicated to continuously improving our sustainability practices and setting new industry standards.
We craft our bottles from over 51% post-consumer recycled landfill plastic and use minimal packaging. Our FSC-certified recyclable cartons are printed with non-toxic vegetable dyes. Our bottles are designed to be refillable and we have adopted a foil-sealing process that eliminates the use of over 1,200 single-use plastic caps per hour during production.
We believe that all these incremental changes accumulate, creating an overall impact that’s greater than the sum of its parts. We understand that there is always more we can do, which is why these efforts are just the beginning.